Save My Family from Death and Destruction in Gaza

My name is Rami Walid, I am 38 years old, and I am married to Amani Ahmed. We have six children: Maha, Hiba, Walid, Mohamed, Ahmed, and Ibrahim ‍‍‍. I also take care of my disabled father, Walid Mohamed, and my elderly mother, Maha Asaad .

When the war in Gaza started, we began moving from one place to another in the north, fleeing the destruction and death . One day, in a heart-wrenching moment , I was arrested in front of my children, who watched me being taken away without knowing my fate. I was sent to Sde prison, where I was detained for 45 days. During this difficult time, my family didn’t know if I was alive or if I had been killed ️.

After those agonizing days, I was released with a group of other prisoners through the Kerem Shalom crossing and taken to Abu Youssef Al-Najjar Hospital in southern Gaza for treatment after the torture we endured . I spent five days in the hospital, suffering physically and emotionally .

When I regained consciousness and strength, I found myself in southern Gaza, while my family was still trapped in the north . I couldn’t reach them or help them as they suffered from extreme poverty, lack of food, and insecurity . My disabled father and young children were unable to move or escape the continuous bombing . Meanwhile, I was stuck in the south, completely powerless to help them.

Our home was completely destroyed ️, and we were left homeless. My family is living under unbearable conditions, constantly fleeing from one area to another in northern Gaza to escape the bombings. There is no medicine, no food, and no safe shelter . As for me, I lost my source of income and can no longer provide any financial support for them. As a father, I feel utterly helpless .

My only hope now is to bring my family from the north to the south so we can reunite . However, this is incredibly difficult. My disabled father requires special care and transport, which costs a lot of money . I have tried reaching out to international and humanitarian organizations, but the cost of moving them, especially considering my father’s condition, is extremely high.

After reuniting with my family, my next goal is to register them for travel to a safe place outside Gaza through the Rafah crossing. But the high coordination fees, which range between €5000-€7000 per person, make this nearly impossible for me . I need your support to help save my family from this nightmare.

All I ask for is a chance to save their lives, to bring them to safety far from this daily nightmare we are living. We are losing hope , but I still believe there are people out there who can help us . Please, help us restore our hope, so I can save my family from death and destruction .